Gochang-gun Promotes 'LED Lighting Replacement Project' for Vulnerable Groups

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, is conducting a high-efficiency certified LED lighting replacement project targeting energy-vulnerable groups as part of the 'Energy Welfare Project for Vulnerable Groups.'

According to the county on the 5th, this project provides free replacement of old fluorescent lights used by low-income vulnerable groups with high-efficiency certified LED lighting.

The county has spent a total project cost of about 124 million KRW this year, aiming to replace lighting equipment in 260 households, and has completed electrical work for about 167 households so far.

Additionally, the county plans to finalize the list of beneficiaries and carry out free replacement work by the end of next month.

Replacing fluorescent lights with high-efficiency LED lighting can reduce annual electricity consumption by about 30%, lowering the electricity bill burden for low-income households and contributing to greenhouse gas reduction in the long term.

Moreover, the LED lights being replaced this time use energy consumption efficiency grade 1 products certified with the 'High-Efficiency Energy Equipment Certification,' so the effect is expected to be even greater.

Lee Young-yoon, the county's New Vitality Economic Policy Officer, said, "We will continue to promote various energy welfare projects in electricity, gas, and heating sectors for energy-vulnerable groups to alleviate the economic burden on low-income households."

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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